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<br /> RNC PROJECT NUMBER 41204B
<br /> Robert A. Nicholson, R.E.A.
<br /> California Registered Environmental Assessor#1-01326
<br /> Mr. Nicholson's career in the Geotechnical Engineering /Materials Testing and
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<br /> Inspection/Environmental Consulting industry spans 28 years. Until August of 2005, Mr.
<br /> Nicholson was continuously employed by the same firm, and then the purchaser of that firm. In
<br /> 1985,Mr Nicholson was tasked with establishing the"Environmental Division" within the parent
<br /> F firm. Initially a one-person office,the division grew under Mr. Nicholson's leadership into a major
<br /> contributor to the firm's growth and success. Since 1985, Mr. Nicholson has conducted and/or
<br /> supervised 500+ Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, 5-7 long term (project duration of 12
<br /> months or more) Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessments, and 20+ short term (project duration
<br /> of less than 3 months) Phase 11 Environmental Site Assessments. Additionally, Mr Nicholson has
<br /> planned, supervised, and participated in 30-35 site investigations under the auspices of the
<br /> California State Department of Education, and Iater under the direct oversight of the California
<br /> State Department of Toxic Substances Control,of existing or proposed elementary,middle and high
<br /> school sites throughout California.
<br /> FAs an adjunct to work in the field, Mr. Nicholson has performed hundred's of third party reviews
<br /> of environmental documents and reports for a nationwide Fannie Mae DUS Lender, provided
<br /> litigation support, expert testimony, and served on the national committee that promulgated the
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<br /> ASTM E1527 Standards for environmental Site Assessments,
<br /> Mr. Nicholson's work throughout his career in interpreting and implementing standards,
<br /> F specifications, and regulations has proven a major contribution to the development of nationally
<br /> recognized report formats that meet or exceed all current standards for ASTM Phase I reporting,
<br /> Fannie Mae and other lender requirements,the State of California requirements set for by various
<br /> departments and agencies, and USEPA's "All Appropriate Inquiry" rules.
<br /> Education:
<br /> ` Associate of Arts,Fire Technology,American River College
<br /> Associate of Arts Degree Program,Geology,Cosumnes River College
<br /> Bachelor of Arts Degree Program,Environmental Studies, California State University,Sacramento
<br /> Continuing Education:
<br /> Association of Engineering Geologists,"Preparation and Review of Engineering Geologic/Seismic
<br /> Reports for Hospitals and Schools in California"
<br /> Western Regional Radon Training Center, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, "Radon
<br /> Measurement Operator Course"
<br /> California Geotechnical Engineers Association,Liability and Loss Prevention Training
<br /> Federal OSHA CFR 1910.1.20 Hazardous Wastes Operations and annual refresher courses
<br /> Federal OSHA CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations Supervisory Training and refresher
<br /> Work Experience:
<br /> 1977-1985,Engineering Technician,Laver L. Roper and Associates,Inc.
<br /> 1985-1998, Division Manager / Senior Vice President of Environmental and Technical Services, LRA
<br /> F; Engineering(Formerly Laver L..Roper and Associates or LRA)
<br /> 1998-2003,Environmental Services Manager,Neil O.Anderson and Associates,Inc. (Formerly LRA)
<br /> 2003-2004 Senior Environmental Project Manager,Neil O. Anderson and Associates,Inc.
<br /> August 1,2004,Founder and Principal.RNC Environmental,LLC.
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